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Watch: Controversial non-try (Highlanders vs Blues)

While it did not affect the outcome of the match, referee Mike Fraser’s decision to disallow Dalton Papalii’s try following witty gamesmanship from Aaron Smith in the buildup came under scrutiny.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 02: Beauden Barrett of the Blues charges forward during the round 8 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Highlanders and the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium on August 02, 2020 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Highlights: Highlanders vs Blues

The Blues secured their first-ever win at Forsyth Barr stadium on Sunday with an impressive victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin, to reclaim the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy.

Watch: Barrett sparks stunning Blues try

The Blues again showed their attacking class against the Highlanders on Sunday, with flyhalf Beauden Barrett’s well-placed cross-kick sparking a great team try finished off by scrumhalf Finlay Christie.

Highlights: Brumbies vs Reds

The Brumbies remain the only unbeaten team in Super Rugby AU, after a last-gasp penalty kick helped them see off the Reds in Canberra.

Watch: Gatland, Robertson react to controversial try

Warren Gatland and Scott Robertson share their thoughts on a contentious decision by referee Ben O’Keefe to award Sevu Reece’s try during the Crusaders’ win over the Chiefs in Hamilton – despite evidence of a clear knock-on in the lead-up to the try.

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 01: Sam Cane of the Chiefs charges forward during the round 8 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Chiefs and the Crusaders at FMG Stadium Waikato on August 01, 2020 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs vs Crusaders

The Crusaders consolidated their position as title favourites while the luckless Chiefs suffered their seventh successive defeat in Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Part 2: ‘All we are fighting for is fair opportunities’

Wilbur Kraak, spokesman for a rugby group who have united behind the Black Lives Matter movement, says there are many black coaches who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

Watch: Mbonambi, Kitshoff talk Lions tour, reduced subs

Springboks and Stormers teammates Steven Kitshoff and Bongi Mbonambi chatted about the upcoming British & Irish Lions tour and World Rugby’s plans to reduce the number of permitted substitutions.

Highlights: Force vs Rebels

Fierce rivals the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels went head-to-head in a thriller on Friday, with Super Time required to decide a winner in Sydney.